People distinguish between levels of government when casting their votes. Nevertheless, a state result can reverberate federally, whether it is sending a protest or for other reasons. We only have to remember…

Annastacia Palaszczuk is seeking a second term as premier when the state goes to the polls on November 25.
AAP/Darren EnglandOctober 29, 2017

Whichever major party 'wins' the Queensland election will likely be forced into tricky negotiations with minor parties to form government.

The Queensland government spends more than A$14 billion on essential goods and services, on top of a further A$4 billion of capital expenditure used to build and maintain infrastructure assets such as roads, schools and hospitals.
Dave Hunt/AAPAugust 16, 2017